Scripture:
Ps. 119:115
Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
Comment:
Obedience to the Word of God makes us fight.
In the previous lesson we said that the bible is an instruction book for spiritual warfare, but of course, it’s more than that. The bible reveals the will of God, and there we see that He wants us to fight against the evil spiritual world.
Since approx. one third of Jesus’ ministry here on earth was to cast out evil spirits, He showed us that it is the Father’s will for us to deliver people. Jesus only did what the Father told him to do.
The will of God has not changed just because Jesus is no longer here on earth. The difference is that Jesus now deals with the evil spirits through the church.
When it comes to spiritual warfare it’s not about how we feel about it, but it’s about obedience to God. Let’s look at two scriptures that clearly show that God has meant us to deal with the evil spiritual world:
Mark 16:17
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils …
Luke 10:19 (ESV)
Look! I have given you the authority to trample snakes and scorpions and to destroy all the enemy’s power …
We all have a choice when it comes to spiritual warfare. Either we respond to the will of God, or we don’t. What is your choice?